Mark West News

 Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC)welcomes the critically acclaimed dance company, BODYTRAFFIC, for one night only onTuesday, April 25, 2017 at 8 p.m. Called "one of the most talked-about companies nationwide" by the Los Angeles Times, BODYTRAFFIC takes centerstage in Santa Rosa for the first time for an evening of fierce technique and style that has wowed audiences around the world. Tickets for BODYTRAFFIC including a pre-show discussion at 7 p.m.range in price from $15-$45 and are available now online at lutherburbankcenter.org, by calling 707-546-3600 or at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts ticket office (50 Mark West Springs Road in Santa Rosa).

'Audiences are raving about - A View from the Bridge,' says John DeGaetano, artistic director for North Bay Stage Company and their production of Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge' at Luther Burbank Center running through April 2nd.

Transcendence Theatre Company, highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their award-winning successful outdoor summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park, is headed to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) and Marin Center - Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium (10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael) this spring.

Transcendence Theatre Company, highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their award-winning successful outdoor summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park, presents Best of Broadway Under the Stars, a show of highlight moments from five seasons of popular musical concerts, showcasing favorite artists as well as introducing new performances.

Adam Savage, one of television's most loved personalities, joins forces with Michael Stevens, one of YouTube's biggest stars, at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 8 p.m.for Brain Candy Live! They're bringing along their crazy toys, incredible tools and mind-blowing demonstrations for a celebration of curiosity that's an interactive, hands-on, minds-on theatrical experience like no other.

Miller's Tony Award-Winning Play Comes to Santa Rosa, opening March 17th. North Bay Stage Company's Production of Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge' at Luther Burbank Center, directed by Carl Hamilton opens March 17, 2017. Performances continue through April 2.???????

Ballet, contemporary, jazz, burlesque, tap, belly dancers, swing, and hip-hop are just a handful of dance forms that will delight audiences at the event. “There will be so many dance pieces of interest for everyone,” says Melinda Murray, director of the production.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) and the Santa Rosa Symphony announced the lineup for their 2017-2018Symphony Pops Series collaboration. The new season marks the thirteenth year of the Symphony Pops Series. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz, the series will be presented in the Ruth Finley Person Theater at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.  The concert offerings include a tribute to the great Louis Armstrong, A Holly Jolly Pops featuring the Roustabout Theatre, a Symphonic Surfin' Safari with Papa Doo Run Run and a special evening of Love, Lust, and Rock 'n' Roll with special guest vocalist Storm Large.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) and the Santa Rosa Symphony announced the lineup for their 2017–2018Symphony Pops Series collaboration. The new season marks the thirteenth year of the Symphony Pops Series. Led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz, the series will be presented in the Ruth Finley Person Theater at Luther Burbank Center for the Arts.  The concert offerings include a tribute to the great Louis Armstrong, A Holly Jolly Pops featuring the Roustabout Theatre, a Symphonic Surfin' Safari with Papa Doo Run Run and a special evening of Love, Lust, and Rock 'n' Roll with special guest vocalist Storm Large.

On Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8 p.m., Indigo Girls, the Grammy-winning duo behind hits like 'Closer to Fine' and 'Galileo,' bring their signature sonic blend of folk and rock to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts for an outstanding program of fan favorites from across their groundbreaking career.

Gorilla Tango Originals proudly presents its first youth theatre production, "Super Jane!" by Susan and Frank R. Sjodin and directed by Meagan Piccochi. "Super Jane!" is geared towards young children ages 0-5 and will perform Saturdays at 11am, March 4-April 22, 2017, at Gorilla Tango Theatre (1919 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago IL 60647). Tickets are $15; children under 6 months are free.

Ballet, contemporary, jazz, burlesque, tap, belly dancers, swing, and hip-hop are just a handful of dance forms that will delight audiences at the event. “There will be so many dance pieces of interest for everyone,” says Melinda Murray, director of the production.

Rehearsals Underway for North Bay Stage Company's Production of Arthur Miller's 'A View from the Bridge' at Luther Burbank Center. Directed by Carl Hamilton, 'A View From the Bridge' opening is set for March 17, 2017. Performances continue through April 2.

Audiences have just four weeks left to see Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins' celebrated comic play, Nice Fish at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. The production, directed by Claire van Kampen (Farinelli and the King) and staring Academy and BAFTA Award-winner Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies, The BFG), must end today 11 February 2017 following a strictly limited season.

Today, Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (the LBC) announced the addition of five new shows and events to its 2017 lineup. On Sunday, March 19, 2017 at 2 p.m., In the Mood, a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Sinatra and the big band greats of the '40s, returns to the LBC with 19 performers on stage, including six singer-dancers. The Grammy-winning duo Indigo Girls bring their signature sonic blend of folk and rock to Santa Rosa on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at 8 p.m. for an outstanding program of fan favorites from across their groundbreaking career.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) and the Santa Rosa Symphony present a special musical event as a part of the2016-2017 Symphony Pops Series on Sunday, February 19 at 3 p.m. featuring cabaret star Ann Hampton Callaway singing hits from the Great American Songbook. Callaway joins the Santa Rosa Symphony for a celebration of 20th Century American music. From a command performance at the White House, to the Great White Way of Broadway, she has captivated audiences everywhere. The Tony-nominated star of the Broadway hit Swing! sings the timeless classics of George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Stephen Sondheim, Cole Porter and many more from the Great American Songbook. The Santa Rosa Symphony will be under the direction of acclaimed Principal Pops Conductor Michael Berkowitz.

Audiences have just four weeks left to see Mark Rylance and Louis Jenkins' celebrated comic play, Nice Fish at the Harold Pinter Theatre in London's West End. The production, directed by Claire van Kampen (Farinelli and the King) and staring Academy and BAFTA Award-winner Mark Rylance (Bridge of Spies, The BFG), must end on Saturday 11 February 2017 following a strictly limited season.

Transcendence Theatre Company, highly acclaimed in Sonoma County for their award-winning successful outdoor summer concert series, Broadway Under the Stars in Jack London State Historic Park, is headed to Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa) and Marin Center - Marin Veterans Memorial Auditorium (10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael) this spring.

Calling all dancers! North Bay Stage Company is currently looking for dance acts to perform in this year's Spring Dance Festival at the Luther Burbank Center on March 3rd, 4th, and 5th.

Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (The Center) welcomes Radiolab's Jad Abumrad with special guest and Sonoma County resident Zoe Keating on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 8 p.m. By integrating his background as both journalist and composer,  Jad Abumrad has experienced great success with his public radio program, Radiolab. He orchestrates dialogue, music, interviews and sound effects into compelling documentaries to create "a new aesthetic" in broadcast journalism. Joined by renowned cellist Zoe Keating, their live show "Gut Churn" is set to be a fascinating discussion complimented by an intriguing layer of sound.